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UK consumer morale hits nine-year high
Morale among UK consumers is at a new record high, according to a GfK poll. Consumer morale in the UK…
Business magnate Warren Buffett ‘not buying Coca-Cola’
A brief flurry of concern emerged when rumours suggested that Warren Buffett could buy out Coca-Cola, but he claims not…
Sainsbury’s takes on discount supermarkets by bringing Netto back
Sainsbury’s is entering the discount grocery market in a joint venture with Danish brand Netto. Sainsbury’s has been attracting criticism…
General Motors recalls 3 million more vehicles
General Motors has suffered huge losses in both money and reputation over technical problems with millions of vehicles – and…
UK industrial output rises for fifth straight month
Manufacturing in the UK is still showing signs of recovery, after ONS figures shows industrial production on the rise again.…
Post Office and Travelex run out of Brazilian Reals ahead of World Cup
Two major foreign exchange suppliers, Travelex and the Post Office, have run out of Brazilian reals ahead of the World…
Queen’s Speech aims for business vote
UK government uses the Queen’s Speech to unveil pro-business measures for the coming year. It’s one of the highlights of…
UK customers spend less cash than ever as digital payments rise
Consumers are turning away from cash to use other means of payment, data shows. Cash has been the principal method…
From the world of business: May 2014 highlights
Welcome to our news round-up for May 2014. In this round-up of the most important business news from around the…
Argentina sets plans to repay $10 billion Paris Club debt
Argentina may have established a path back into the global community with a plan to settle its debts. News has…
Spain and Greece get higher credit ratings
Spain and Greece were among the eurozone countries that suffered the most during the recession. Both have had their credit…
EU and US restart talks for transatlantic trade deal
European Union (EU) and United States (US) officials are involved in a new round of talks to establish a huge…